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�yYanagi�z
Yeah!

I look up at the school and fire myself up.

To hypnotize that beautiful woman... Mukawa-sensei!

My heart jumps just thinking about it. I'm unusually
nervous and sweaty.

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�yYanagi�z
...

As I fiddle with a coin�CI consider how to broach the
topic to her.

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�yBoy 1�z
Yo�CYoung Master.

�yYanagi�z
'Sup.

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�yBoy 1�z
You hear about the mole rumor?

�yYanagi�z
Mole?

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�yBoy 1�z
Akashi was talking about it.

Akashi... Akashi-sensei�Cthe gym teacher?

I heard he's been blatantly hitting on Mukawa-sensei...

But also that he's been given the cold shoulder.

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�yBoy 1�z
He said Rui-chan's got a mole on the inside of her
right thigh!

�yYanagi�z
Wha!?

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�yBoy 1�z
Shhh!

Before I knew it�Cother boys had started crowding
around me.

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�yBoy 2�z
I heard about that too. Someone in the judo club heard
about it from Akashi.

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�yBoy 3�z
Did Akashi see Mukawa-sensei's thighs!?

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�yBoy 4�z
Shh! Calm down!

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�yBoy 5�z
We don't know yet. Akashi's word isn't evidence.

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�yBoy 4�z
Yeah�CAkashi's into her himself too.

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�yBoy 3�z
But what if it's true!?

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�yBoy 5�z
Then... Akashi and Rui-chan...

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�yBoy 1�z
...Gulp.

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�yBoy 3�z
Noooooo!

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�yBoy 4�z
Shhh!

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�yBoy 2�z
I'll ask him for a bit more detail.

They whisper with their eyes sparkling. There's an
unusual excitement in the air.

�yYanagi�z
...

A mole... on Mukawa-sensei's... thigh�Chuh...

It's definitely exciting to imagine.

�yYanagi�z
If it's heads�Cshe has one. If it's tails�C
Akashi-sensei made it up. How about that.

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I flip a coin so high it almost hits the ceiling.

They all look up... and their eyes follow the coin as
it falls down.

�yYanagi�z
There!

I catch the coin and simultaneously cover it with my
other hand.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cwhich is it!?

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�yBoy 1�z
H-heads!

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�yBoy 3�z
It's tails�Ctails�Cdefinitely tails!

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�yBoy 4�z
Have you heard of Schrodinger's cat?

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�yBoy 5�z
The outcome is determined the moment we observe it. We
still have a chance to leave it as a mystery!

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�yBoy 3�z
Uooooooh! I want to see it! But I also don't!

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�yBoy 1�z
S-show us! Young Master�Cwhich is it!?

�yYanagi�z
The answer is... Drumroll�Cplease!

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�yBoys�z
Dururururururu...

They give me a verbal drumroll in unison.

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�yShiomi�z
...What are they doing over there?

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�yKeika�z
They look like idiots.

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�ySharu�z
Well�Cmen are fundamentally idiots in the first place.

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�yKeika�z
What's so great about Mukawa�Canyway? Her personality
sucks.
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�ySharu�z
That's the dumbest part. Aside from her looks�Cshe's
whatever.
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�yYanagi�z
Ta-da!

Everyone pays close attention. I move my hand�Cand
the coin...

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Has vanished.

�yYanagi�z
The truth is shrouded in darkness.

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�yBoys�z
Bullshit!
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They shower me in verbal abuse�Cbut to no avail.

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And there's the bell.

Everyone hurriedly takes their seats...

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And Sensei arrives.

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�yRui�z
Good morning. I'll now take attendance.
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Mukawa-sensei heads to the table as always�Cher
expression impeccable and her posture the embodiment of
perfection.

I can't help but stare.

She's beautiful...

And so stylish.

It's not that she just stands out.

She's a work of art.

She's far too plain and reserved�Cthough.

But that's why it's so clear to see she has amazing
proportions�CI guess.

It's the exact opposite of my sisters trying to stand
out with stuff like makeup and clothes.

Being born beautiful is different from making yourself
beautiful. Before a true beauty�Cminute details such
as those become meaningless.

�yYanagi�z
Her right leg...

I'm a healthy young man. If someone tells me something
like that�CI can't help but think about it.

Yes�Cthat spot�Chidden by her skirt�Cintermittently
coming into view as she walks...

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�yRui�z
Urakawa-kun.
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�yYanagi�z
Hwuh!?

Her sudden address startles me.

��krui_0099
�yRui�z
What's wrong?
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�yYanagi�z
No�Cnothing.

��krui_0100
�yRui�z
...
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She stares at me probingly.

Her stare is not affectionate or anything close.

She thinks I might be up to something again. Or maybe
that the guys around me made me react strangely. That's
the look in her eyes.

She's keeping an eye on me after what happened the
other day.

Well�Cthat aside... I'll put you to good use�CSensei.

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After school.

�yYanagi�z
Excuse me�CMukawa-sensei?

After she ends homeroom and returns to the faculty
office�CI approach her.
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�yRui�z
What?
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Her face is sullen.

This surliness lowers her popularity.

But like I heard earlier�Cif she actually was friendly�C
she'd be so popular it'd be a problem.

Beautiful people have their own set of problems... My
sisters would lay into me if I said that to them�C
though.

�yYanagi�z
There's something I'd like to discuss with you. Do you
have a moment?

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�yRui�z
Yes�Cthat's fine. What is it?
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�yYanagi�z
Ah�Csorry�CI don't want other people to hear... Umm...

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�yRui�z
...
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Her face stiffens.

I now understand that she's not angry�Cjust serious.

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On the way to the guidance room she makes sure not to
attract too much attention.

Nobody notices�Cbut she's very considerate. She's a
good teacher.

�yYanagi�z
Sorry for the trouble. Is this a good time?

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�yRui�z
It's as good as any.
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�yRui�z
So�Cwhat did you want to discuss?
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�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cright. For better or worse�Cit's not like I'm being
bullied or have some big problem or anything.

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�yRui�z
...I see. That's good.
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�yYanagi�z
Sorry.

��krui_0107
�yRui�z
That's nothing to apologize for. If nothing's wrong and
everyone's friendly with each other�Cthat's for the
best.
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�yYanagi�z
It's like the saying�gIt's a good horse that never
stumbles,�hright?

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�yRui�z
That's right. A little tedium is alright. It's a
privilege to not know how much of a luxury boredom is.
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�yYanagi�z
Well... it's not that I don't know that.

�yYanagi�z
Still�CI think there's such a thing as too much
tranquility. We're at an age where we want a thrill.

��krui_0109
�yRui�z
Well�Cthat's true. That's how people your age are. I
won't deny it.
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�yYanagi�z
That's what I wanted to discuss with you.

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�yRui�z
Are you telling me to do something more entertaining?
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�yYanagi�z
Yes and no.

Her brow furrows�Cconsidering.
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�yYanagi�z
Honestly�CI've started to run out of ideas for my
magic.

I conjure a coin from nothing.

The truth was that I had it hidden in my hand�Cbut my
speed and finger movements make it look like I grabbed
it out of thin air.

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�yRui�z
...I think it's plenty impressive�Cthough.
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�yYanagi�z
Since I did the same stuff all the time�Ceveryone got
used to it and lost interest.

I place the coin in my left hand.

I clench my fist and reopen it�Cand the coin is gone.

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�yRui�z
...
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�yYanagi�z
So�CI'm trying to do something new.

�yYanagi�z
The culture festival is already over�Cbut I thought if
I start practicing now�CI'd be ready to perform by
around Christmas.

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�yRui�z
I see.
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�yYanagi�z
So�Cwill you help me?

��krui_0114
�yRui�z
Me�Chelp?
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�yRui�z
Ah�Care you looking for permission to use the gym? Or
the multipurpose room? Or maybe staying after in one
of the classrooms?
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�yYanagi�z
No�Cno�Cif that's all it was�CI would've just asked
normally.

�yYanagi�z
Actually�Cwell... hmm.

�yYanagi�z
I wanted you to be my helper�CSensei.

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�yRui�z
...
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��krui_0117
�yRui�z
You want a helper for your magic show? For things like
setting up the stage?

�yYanagi�z
No�Cfor the show itself.

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�yRui�z
...You want me to be on stage?
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�yYanagi�z
Well�Cif possible...

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�yRui�z
Could you please stop joking?
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�yRui�z
You're at an age where you don't need faculty
supervision.

��krui_0121
�yRui�z
I can't imagine people will appreciate their homeroom
teacher showing up when they're trying to enjoy
themselves.
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...This consideration shows how much of an
accomodating person she is. Not that anyone ever
notices.

�yYanagi�z
No�CI'm asking you specifically because you're a
teacher.

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�yRui�z
By a helper to a magic show... I hope you aren't
implying this�Cbut...
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�yRui�z
You aren't asking me to wear a bunny suit or something
indecent�Care you?
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�yYanagi�z
Gkh.

��krui_0124
�yRui�z
...
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�yRui�z
Urakawa-kun.
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��krui_0126
�yRui�z
My opinion of you is that you try to lighten the mood�C
but that you don't actually go too far.
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�yRui�z
I'm wondering if I should amend my judgement.

Her tone is light�Cbut her eyes are devoid of humor.

�yYanagi�z
No no no�Cit might have looked like you guessed right�C
but I was just going along with it as a joke.

�yYanagi�z
Well�Cif you actually did that�CI wouldn't complain
whatsoever. If I complained about that�CI'd incite
divine retribution!

�yYanagi�z
An apocalyptic fulmination�Ca thunderous damnation�Cthe
terrain shall be rent asunder!

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�yRui�z
I'll give you credit where it's due for properly
listening in my class and improving your lexicon.
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�yYanagi�z
I'd certainly never ask you to do something that would
make you uncomfortable! I swear upon the god of
magicians!

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�yRui�z
I'd think the god of magicians deceives people all the
time.
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�yYanagi�z
It's painful to be unable to deny that.

��krui_0130
�yRui�z
...Haaah.
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Sensei lets out a sigh of exasperation.

��krui_0131
�yRui�z
So�Cleaving aside the subject of clothes�Cwhat exactly
is it that you want me to help with?
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�yYanagi�z
You're going to help me?

��krui_0132
�yRui�z
I haven't agreed to that. I'll decide after I hear the
details.
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�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cyes�Cof course... that's to be expected...

Sensei doesn't share my smile.

�yYanagi�z
You wouldn't be an assistant. I was hoping you would
act as what's called a plant.

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�yRui�z
A plant?
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�yYanagi�z
They're pretty common.

�yYanagi�z
The idea is that the magician will ask a volunteer from
the audience�Cbut the volunteer they choose will be
someone who was working with them from the beginning.

�yYanagi�z
For instance...

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�yYanagi�z
I'll make this disappear.

I wave my hand side to side to make it look like my
hands are blurred�Cdazzling her�Cand aim to hide the
coin moment she blinks.
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�yRui�z
Ah...
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�yYanagi�z
Huh�Cthe coin disappeared. Where could it have gone?
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�yYanagi�z
That coin loves good-looking people�Cso I'm sure it
went somewhere in the clothes of the most beautiful
person in the audience�Cyes�Cyou!

I point at her clothes as I shout.

...Sorry. They have a bit too much presence�Cso I
accidentally pointed at your breasts.

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�yRui�z
Eh? Wait a second...
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Startled�Cshe fishes through her breast pocket.

Oooh�Cthey're swaying and warping. Her hand moving in
that pocket makes me imagine the change in shape of
her heavy breasts underneath it.

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�yRui�z
...It's not there.
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�yYanagi�z
Well�Cof course not.

�yYanagi�z
But if I put a coin in there beforehand...

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�yRui�z
I see. It would astonish the rest of the audience.
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�yRui�z
The tricks to magic are usually along those lines�Chuh.
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�yYanagi�z
I don't much like being told that it seems like I'm
tricking people... Of course�CI have a way to actually
produce the coin from there too.

�yYanagi�z
But it would be very helpful to have a helper like
that for the tricks I'm trying to implement.

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�yRui�z
Hmmm... I see.
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�yYanagi�z
I doubt anyone would expect you to go along with
something like this�Cso you're especially perfect for
it�CSensei!

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�yRui�z
So that's why you didn't want anyone to hear.
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�yYanagi�z
How about it!? For the sake of the entertaining
everyone�Cwould you grant this single request!?

But Sensei doesn't nod...

��krui_0141
�yRui�z
Isn't it about time you get to the point? What is this
new trick�Cexactly?
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As I expected�Cshe deflects my request. Figures�CI
guess.

�yYanagi�z
Well�Cit's... not coin magic�Ccards�Clevitation�Cor
a vanishing act. It's nothing so bold as that.

�yYanagi�z
I thought I'd do a hypnosis show.

��krui_0142
�yRui�z
...
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Mukawa-sensei doesn't react for a moment.

She's speechless.

�yYanagi�z
Umm...

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�yRui�z
Ah�Cno�CI heard you. It's just a bit unexpected.
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Then her eyebrows draw together at an angle,
showing her irritation.

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�yRui�z
Are you planning on doing something indecent?
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�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cyes�Cwell�CI thought you'd say that�Cso I prepared
myself.

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�yRui�z
Why don't we pretend this conversation didn't happen?
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�yYanagi�z
No no no�Cplease wait. I think you're misunderstanding.

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�yRui�z
What am I misunderstanding?
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�yYanagi�z
Hypnosis is mysterious�Cdangerous�Cshady and unseemly...
that's how you think of it�Cright?

��krui_0147
�yRui�z
Obviously.
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�yYanagi�z
A technique to control another person however you'd
like... do you perhaps think it's something like that?

��krui_0148
�yRui�z
Is that wrong?

�yYanagi�z
If I could do something like that�Cyou'd be running
around on all fours barking like a dog by now�Cright?

��krui_0149
�yRui�z
Well...
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�yYanagi�z
If I could do whatever I wanted with someone's mind�C
there'd be no need to ask for your help in the first
place.

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�yRui�z
That's true...
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�yYanagi�z
Since it's presented as a very mysterious technique in
popular media�Cit's often misunderstood.

�yYanagi�z
It's actually used as a form of psychotherapy�Cbut it's
not too special and its effects are limited.

��krui_0151
�yRui�z
You're knowledgeable.
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�yYanagi�z
Well�CI studied it.

��krui_0152
�yRui�z
I wonder if I should hold high hopes for your next
exam.
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�yYanagi�z
With self-hypnosis�CI'll manage somehow.

��krui_0153
�yRui�z
That exists?
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��krui_0154
�yRui�z
Well�Cif it raises your grades�CI'll believe you and
help you out.
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��krui_0155
�yRui�z
Not just that�CI'd have a responsibility to teach it
to the rest of the class.

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cthat'd be a problem. If everyone did it�CI'd be
ranked lower.

��krui_0156
�yRui�z
It's my job to teach people how to study more
effectively.
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�yYanagi�z
Then�CI'll hypnotize you to make sure you don't do
that.

��krui_0157
�yRui�z
!
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�yYanagi�z
Ahaha! Scared you�Cscared you!

��krui_0158
�yRui�z
You shouldn't tease your teachers.
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�yYanagi�z
But it's as I thought. You don't believe me�Cyou
believe your preconceptions. That's why you got
scared.

��krui_0159
�yRui�z
...
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�yYanagi�z
But that's fine. If that's how you regard hypnosis�C
it will make the show that much more entertaining.

�yYanagi�z
But since you'd be both an audience member and part
of the act�CI figured I should let you in on the
truth.

I'm making good progress.

Sensei hadn't agreed to my proposal yet�Cbut I
continue the conversation as if she had.

This is a type of�gsuggestion.�h

As opposed to a clearly stated�gdeclaration,�ha
suggestion is the act of using your words to
influence someone else's thinking.

Humans are strongly controlled by conclusions they
reach on their own.

So if she's deceived by this suggestion and accepts
the presumption that she's agreed to this�Cthen...
Well�CI'm getting ahead of myself.

�yYanagi�z
Of course�Cthe person I'm going to hypnotize isn't
you.

�yYanagi�z
But if you're interested in giving it a try�CI'd
welcome it. I'd make sure you leave with an
amazing�Cvaluable experience... How about it?

��krui_0160
�yRui�z
...I'll humbly refrain.
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�^��1

I notice her relative caution and fear from her
reaction.

�yYanagi�z
I see�Cthat's a shame. If you let me hypnotize you�C
I'm sure everyone would welcome it and get super
excited.

��krui_0161
�yRui�z
That's not what I mean.
^chara01,file5:��

��krui_0162
�yRui�z
If you're using school facilities after hours�CI have
a degree of responsibility as a supervisor.
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�yRui�z
If I went on stage and lost control of myself�Cthere'd
be no point in me being there�Cright?

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cthat's not quite right. That's the biggest
misunderstanding about hypnosis.

�yYanagi�z
Since it's associated with sleep�Cmost people assume
you're unaware of what you're being made to do while
hypnotized.

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�yRui�z
Is that wrong?
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�yYanagi�z
Yes�Ccompletely. Your consciousness remains as usual.
If you were totally unconscious�Cyou'd just be asleep�C
and I wouldn't be able to make you do anything.

�yYanagi�z
That's not how it works. Have you ever been so focused
that you lose track of time?

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�yRui�z
Yes�CI have.
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�yYanagi�z
But it's not like you lost consciousness.

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�yRui�z
Yeah...
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�yYanagi�z
It's just like that. You relax�Cspace out�Cand let your
consciousness enter a slightly different state. But
you still retain consciousness.

�yYanagi�z
What do you think someone in a hypnotic trance would
do if the fire alarm went off?

I continue speaking without letting her answer.

Addressing doubts and drawing interest without
allowing independent thought is another rhetorical
technique.

�yYanagi�z
If the hypnotist ran away�Cwould the subject just stay
there until the fire surrounded them? No�Cof course
not.

�yYanagi�z
They'd think�gSomething's wrong. Isn't this weird?
Wait�Cit's a fire! This is serious!�h...and then
they'd wake up.

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�yRui�z
Hmm...
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�yYanagi�z
That's why you can't control the unconscious subject
however you want. It would be bad if you could.

�yYanagi�z
But since reality is less interesting�Cin the world of
fiction�Cit's made out to be more supernatural.

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�yRui�z
I see...
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�yYanagi�z
I'm going to try a bit of actual hypnosis.

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�yRui�z
Eh? Wait a second.
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�yYanagi�z
Ah�CI don't mean I'm going to hypnotize you. I'm just
going to try going through the steps.

�yYanagi�z
Well�Cif it's okay�CI'd appreciate you at least
pretending to go along with it. You won't actually
be hypnotized if you don't want to�Cso don't worry.

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I speak jokingly and toss a coin from my right hand
to my left.

Then�CI quickly toss it back.

Her eyes reflexively follow it.

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Toss�Ccatch. Toss catch. Toss. Toss toss toss. The
coin flies between my hands. Sensei's eyes waver side
to side.

�yYanagi�z
...Okay.

I clasp my hands together and thrust them forward.

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�yRui�z
...

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She looks between my hands... and points to my right.

I didn't even say anything�Cbut she was influenced by
my�gsuggestion�hto pick a hand.

And so�Cshe subconsciously recognizes a bigger
suggestion: to go along with what I do here.

It's sort of like the�gsetting,�hor the�gatmosphere.�h

Sensei unknowingly accepts the unspoken rule of
going along with trivial requests.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cthat's right.

I open my right hand.

Jinglelinglelingle. Coins overflow from my hand.

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�yRui�z
Eh...!?
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Since she thought only one coin was moving�Cher jaw
drops.

I catch them with my left hand and return them to my
right...

Then I open my hand and show her four coins between my
fingers.

�yYanagi�z
Four coins...
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��krui_0172
�yRui�z
...?

I lightly wave my hand side to side�Cblurring the
coins... when I stop moving�Cone coin is missing.

�yYanagi�z
Three coins...
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�yRui�z
...
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As Mukawa-sensei stares�Cconfused�Cwondering if the
fourth coin was an optical illusion�CI start waving
my hand again.

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The coins decrease to two. Sensei stares harder and
blinks.

�yYanagi�z
Two coins...

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�yYanagi�z
They're disappearing�Cdisappearing�Cdisappearing�`�`�`

I make sure to draw her attention to the waving of my
hand...

Sensei widens her eyes and stares intently�Ctrying to
catch the moment it disappears.

But of course�Cthat will tire out her eyes...

That makes her blink harder�Cand it's easy to seize
that moment and hide another coin.

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Only the last coin remains. She probably hasn't
noticed it herself�Cbut her eyes are laser-focused and
her expression is intensely serious.

�yYanagi�z
...Now then.

I slowly move the coin she's staring at from side to
side.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cplease watch... look closely... in a moment�Cit'll
disappear... disappear...

While speaking�CI continue rhythmically moving the coin
side to side.

It's the exact same principle as swinging a coin on
a string.

By making the subject concentrate on a single point�C
you simultaneously cause eye fatigue and a change in
awareness�Cleading them into a hypnotic trance.

This is the classical method of hypnotic induction.

Sensei's blinking increases in frequency�Cand she seems
to be having trouble keeping her eyes open.

I lower my hand a bit as I continue waving it.

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Sensei's eyes follow it down... her eyelids droop as
if she's sleepy.

�yYanagi�z
...3...2...1...

My countdown functions as a suggestion that something
will happen when I reach zero.

�yYanagi�z
0.
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I speak deeply and clap my hands around the coin.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cyour eyes close...

Just like her eyelids lowering�CI curl my fingers around my hands.

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And her eyes... close...

�yYanagi�z
Now your body gets heavier all at once... Your
strength drains away... Steadily draining away...
Feeling good�Ccomfortable�Call your strength draining
away...

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�yRui�z
...

Sensei breathes calmly and relaxes.

With each breath�Cher expression loosens�Cher neck
tilts slightly forward�Cand her shoulders lower like
some heavy weight had been placed on them...

...Woah... I actually did it...!

I thought there was no way�Cdid I really...!?

�yYanagi�z
...Phew...

I take a deep breath.

Calm down.

The hypnosis is probably still quite shallow.

Also�CI'm still a total novice at hypnosis. It's
dangerous to get carried away.

In the first place�Ceven if she HAD entered a hypnotic trance...

Since she hadn't given me permission beforehand�CI'm
scared of what might happen after she wakes up.

Rapport is essential for hypnotic induction. A
psychological trust. She has to think it'd be okay
to be hypnotized by me.

Hypnotizing her without permission would absolutely
destroy my rapport.

If she realizes she's been hypnotized and manipulated
despite not giving permission�Cthen of course she'll be
cautious next time.

Just putting her in a deep trance and making her
obedient... that sort of idea conflates fiction with
reality.

Unfortunately�Cactual hypnosis isn't that convenient.

Not to mention�Csince I want Sensei to help at the
upcoming show�Cbreaking her trust is absolutely out
of the question.

I consider all of that as I take my deep breath.

�yYanagi�z
...Sensei.

I call to her like I'm in class.

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�yRui�z
Eh�Cah�Cyes!?
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She opens her eyes�Cstartled.

It's like she was dozing off.

��krui_0176
�yRui�z
Ah�Cyes�Cwhat is it?

�yYanagi�z
I'm about to begin the hypnotic induction
demonstration.

I answer cheerfully like nothing had happened.

��krui_0177
�yRui�z
Eh...wait�Cum...

�yYanagi�z
It's okay�CI don't mean that I'm trying it on you.
Please calm down. It's fine if you just watch.

As an aside�CI have to make sure to speak politely
and correctly with her.

Since she's a language teacher�Cand a strict one at
that�Cif I make a mistake in my wording�Cit'll bug her�C
and hypnosis will be out of the question.

Using wording suitable to the subject is another
important part of hypnotic induction.

�yYanagi�z
Since you're just watching me act it out�Cit might be
a bit boring. Please try to bear it.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cin our mock show...Sensei�Cyou'll act as A-san�C
the subject�Cand I'll try it on you.

�yYanagi�z
For the sake of the atmosphere�Cplease try to go along
with it�Ceven if you're just pretending.

I speak cheerfully and act like it's not a big deal.

But on the inside�Cmy heart is pounding and I feel
feverish.

Sensei was about to enter a hypnotic trance just by
staring at a coin.

Could she just be really easy to hypnotize?

How easy someone is to hypnotize also depends on their
affinity with the hypnotist and with the suggestions�C
so there's no absolute standard.

Even so�Csome people are definitely easier to hypnotize
than others.

And... I'm not hypnotizing Sensei�CI'm showing her how
I'd hypnotize someone else. Since that's the angle I'm
going for�CI decide not to do a suggestibility test.

A suggestibility test�Cas the name suggests�Cmeasures
how easily a subject can follow induction.

Honestly�CI should've done that first...

�yYanagi�z
Alright? Now�CA-san�Cplease softly close your eyes and
take some deep�Cslow breaths.

I shift my position�Cstand�Cand go to her side.

Since women have skirts�Cthey'll close their legs when
someone's across from them�Cmaking it impossible for
them to relax.

Even if she thinks I'm harmless�Csince she's being
hypnotized�Cit'd probably make her uncomfortable to be
stared at by someone directly opposite her.

�yYanagi�z
You might be nervous right now. Your heart might be
pounding. If you feel like that�Cplease try to calm
your mind�Crelax�Cand settle down.

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�yRui�z
...
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As if to say�gI guess I'll play along,�hSensei closes
her eyes�Clooking mildly annoyed.

Now�Cif she just remembers the feeling from before�C
when she stared at the magic coin�Cclosed her eyes�C
and relaxed...

�yYanagi�z
First�Cplease take deep breaths. Slowly inhaaale...
and slowly exhaaale...

I extend the syllables to match her breathing.

��krui_0179
�yRui�z
Hff... Hmm...

With her eyes closed�CSensei takes deep breaths.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cfully inhale... breathe out... in again...
breathe out... relaaaxed... yes�Cbreathe in...

...I watch the movement of her chest and speak just a
little after her breathing.

If she's told to breathe in right after she's started
breathing in�Cshe'll feel uncomfortable.

Then�Cbit by bit�Cthe pause between her breaths changes
to match my guidance.

Moving to her side also served to make her chest
movements easier to see.

...Wow... Her chest...

No no no�CI have to purge those obscene thoughts. If I
let them show and she notices�Cthis will have all been
for naught.

Hypnosis is nothing unless the subject keeps an open
mind... so making her cautious from the very beginning
would be the worst.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cwhen you breathe out�Cyour strength drains out
along with it... now�Cbreathe in... fill your lungs...
now�Cbreathe out... let your strength drain away...

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�yRui�z
Hffff... Hmmmm...

The rhythm of her breathing now perfectly overlaps my
guidance.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cbreath in as hard as you can�Cin�Cin�Cin... hold
it in�Chold it in�Chold it in...!

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�yRui�z
Ngh...

When I strengthen my voice and gave her different
instructions�Cher breathing halts�Cand she lets out a
strained sound.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cbreathe in... let it all out...

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�yRui�z
Phewwwww...

�yYanagi�z
Just relaxing�Cspacing out�Cfeeling good...

�yYanagi�z
You can breathe at your own pace... feeling good when
you breathe in�Cletting out your strength as you
breathe out... relaxing more and more...

��krui_0183
�yRui�z
Hff... Hmm...

Sensei continues slowly breathing with her eyes
closed.

Her breathing is much more deep and slow than before.

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Her expression loosens�Cseeming rather vacant.

I've almost never seen her make a face like this in
the classroom�Cof course�Cor even in the staff room.

�yYanagi�z
...

When her face isn't so stiff�Cshe really is amazingly
beautiful...

�yYanagi�z
...Please imagine a staircase. It's a long staircase�C
leading deep down.

�yYanagi�z
You begin to descend them slowly�Cone step at a time...

��krui_0184
�yRui�z
...

The imagery of descending a staircase�Cor perhaps an
elevator�Cis one of the most basic induction methods.

Nevertheless�Cnarrating what she does feels somehow
bizarre. I feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't
be.

�yYanagi�z
Going down one step at a time... One step�Canother
step�Cone after another... Down further and further...
Deeper and deeper...

Along with my words�CI jingle a coin in my hand.

Rhythmically�Clike a metronome�Cjingle�Cjingle�Cjingle�C
jingle.

�yYanagi�z
You've now entered a hypnotic trance... the deeper
you descend�Cthe deeper the trance becomes... your
head is empty and you can't hear anything but my
voice...

Jingle�Cjingle�Cjingle�Cjingle... rhythmically�Cbut
slowing little by little...

�yYanagi�z
Descending deeper and deeper... everything around you
is fading away... unaware of anything�Cfeeling
happy...

��krui_0185
�yRui�z
...

Sensei sits completely still.

Her breath is gentle and quiet�Cand I can't tell
whether she's inhaling or exhaling.

Just by looking�Cthere's no way to tell whether she's
just relaxing or if she's actually in a trance.

The only way to tell is by trying to make her do
something�Cthen gauging her reaction.

�yYanagi�z
In a moment�CI'll wake you up. When you wake up�Cyou'll
be able to act like normal�Cbut you'll have no strength
in your body and you'll be very relaxed.

�yYanagi�z
...

I pause. This is yet another induction technique.
Pacing out the suggestions is important.

Sensei remains unmoving�Cwith her eyes closed...

�yYanagi�z
...Okay�Cplease open your eyes.

��krui_0186
�yRui�z
Nn...
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�yYanagi�z
That was great�CSensei. It was a big help. I'd really
appreciate you continuing to play the part of A-san�C
just like that�Cfor a little longer.

��krui_0187
�yRui�z
Ah�Cyes...

Yes�CI'm not hypnotizing her�CI'm hypnotizing�gA-san.�h

��krui_0188
�yRui�z
It's acting�Cjust acting...

�yYanagi�z
That's right. So�Cnow�Cstill relaxed... please look at
this.

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�yRui�z
...

Sensei's gaze focuses on the coin.

It looks like she's recalling the sensation from
earlier.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Clook closely... look... look right here...

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As I speak�CI adjust the coin's angle and make it catch
the light.

It glints rhythmically.

Then�CI move the coin a little above her line of
sight...

�yYanagi�z
Look... as you do�Clittle by little�Ceverything gets
hazy... in the middle of that haze�Call you see is this
twinkling light...

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�yRui�z
...

Twinkle�Ctwinkle�Ctwinkle... As I make the coin glitter
with my right hand�CI jingle another in my left.

With the light�Cthe sound�Cand her staring...

�yYanagi�z
You're blinking more frequently. Your eylids are
fluttering. It's hard to keep them open...

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�yRui�z
Mgh...

Her upturned eyes actually start to blink more�Cand
she seems strained.

�yYanagi�z
After I count down from three�Cyour eylids will fall on
on their own... 3�C2�C1... 0.

I lower the coin at the same time.

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Following the coin�Cher eyes close.

��krui_0192
�yRui�z
...

With a sigh�Cthe strength leaves her body.

�yYanagi�z
Deeper�Cdeeper�Cdeeper... Steadily descending. Much
deeper than before�Cfeeling good...

�yYanagi�z
I'm going to count down from ten. As the numbers
decrease�Ceverything gets further and further away.

�yYanagi�z
10... 9... It's disappearing�Cit doesn't matter
anymore... 8... 7... Feeling sleepy... 6... Spaced
out�Cvery sleepy...

�yYanagi�z
5... 4... 3... On 0 everything will disappear... 2...
1.

Her eyes are closed�Cbut I hold my hand in front of
her...

�yYanagi�z
...Zero.

As I finish the count�CI lightly caress her from
her forehead down to her eyelids�Cquietly closing them.

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�yRui�z
...
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Her shoulders fall�Cher hands slip off her knees...

�yYanagi�z
...!

My heart thumps loudly.

Last time only her eyes closed�Cbut this time her
hands...

She actually went limp... She's entering hypnosis...!?

�yYanagi�z
...

I roll a coin in my hand and grip it to regain my
composure.

�yYanagi�z
You're returning from that comfortable place once
again... You'll wake up on the count of 5.

�yYanagi�z
However�C you'll remember how it feels�Cso you'll be
able to quickly come back there...

This time I start the count from 1.

�yYanagi�z
5!

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I snap my fingers and she slowly lifts her eyelids.

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��krui_0194
�yRui�z
Nn...?

Her expression is still blank. Only her hands return
to normal.

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cthat's perfect�CSensei... now look at this.

I hold the coin in front of her again...

�yYanagi�z
3�C2�C1...

I start counting without warning.

Her heavy eyelids soon...

�yYanagi�z
Zero.

Fall straight down.

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Her hands lose strength again and drop to her side.

�yYanagi�z
Deep�Cdeep�Cdeep�Cvery deep... it's peaceful and
comfortable... you aren't aware of anything anymore�C
save for my voice�Cresonating pleasantly...

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�yRui�z
...

�yYanagi�z
You're descending a staircase again. After 20 steps�C
you'll arrive at the very bottom...

This imagery literally�gdeepens�hthe hypnosis.

By making her imagine descending stairs and piling
on more suggestions�CI guide her to a deeper trance.

�yYanagi�z
7... 8... Steadily descending... 9... The deeper you
go�Cthe more your mind calms... 10...

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Her eyelids begin to tremble.

I can clearly tell by the movement of her long
eyelashes. The corners of her eyes twitch�Cand her
brow creases and loosens.

I bet the rest of her body is twitching under her
clothes�Cin the same way as her eyelids.

Catalepsy. Paralysis and light muscle spasms that
accompany hypnosis. If that's what's happening�Cshe
really is...

�yYanagi�z
19... 20. You've reached the deepest part... You've
entered a deep�Cquiet world...

�yYanagi�z
There's a door in front of you. It opens... When it
does�Cvery bright�Cbright light spills out and engulfs
you...

�yYanagi�z
The world is pure white. It's warm... very warm and
happy. You're in a world filled with light.

The corners of her mouth lift into a slight smile.

At the same time�Cher eye tic subsides... and she looks
even more relaxed than before.

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�yYanagi�z
This happy world is... the trance world. You're in a
deep�Cdeep�Chypnotic trance...

�yYanagi�z
You don't have to think about anything here. You're
simply happy... You're totally immersed in bliss...

�yYanagi�z
This tranquil place is now firmly fixed in your
memory. When I guide you�Cyou'll be able to quickly
reach this pleasant world again.

First�CI'll get her used to hypnosis�Clike this.

Hypnosis feels good. Nothing bad will happen. I'll
repeat that as many times as necessary until she
understands and relaxes.

�yYanagi�z
...In a moment�CI'll tap your shoulder. Then�Cyou'll
instantly wake up. You'll return to your normal self
immediately.

�yYanagi�z
But when you're shown a coin and told�gtrance,�hyou'll
immediately return to your current state.

�yYanagi�z
...Now!

I speak loudly and shake her shoulder.

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�yRui�z
Gh!�@Kyah!?
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Like she had been woken from a nap�CSensei opens her
eyes with a start.

�yYanagi�z
Are you okay?

��krui_0197
�yRui�z
Y-Yes...

��krui_0198
�yRui�z
Umm... Just now... Huh?

It seems some slight amnesia has occurred.

...It sounds like a big deal when I put it that way�C
but it's basically just how you lose your sense of
time just before nodding off.

It's relatively common in everyday life.

�yYanagi�z
I was just trying to demonstrate how I'd hypnotize
someone...

�yYanagi�z
Someone like A-san in the audience�Clike this...

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�yYanagi�z
...�gTrance.�h

��krui_0199
�yRui�z
Ah...
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I speak strongly and she stares at the coin...

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The light in her eyes fizzles out.

Her expression loosens and the corners of her mouth
droop.

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Her eyelids... fall...

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cyou've gone back into a trance... You're engulfed
in even more joy than before... Filled with light and
happiness... Relaxed�Cunaware of everything...

I'd practiced my induction over and over... but
actually trying it gives me goosebumps.

Sensei's in a state where she's�gunaware of
everything.�h

That strict�Cserious�Cand straight-laced Mukawa-sensei
closed her eyes and relaxed at my guidance.

It feels like I have the power to manipulate this
beautiful teacher in any way I like.

I'm fully aware that's not the case. Hypnosis isn't
something that convenient.

But... I'm a man�Cafter all. I got one of those down
there. Of course having a beautiful woman do whatever
I say is gonna get me hot and bothered!

Yeah... This is so exciting I feel like the angel and
devil on my shoulders are doing battle.

She's closing her eyes�Crelaxing�Centrusting her body
to my suggestions�Cin a trance state. The combination
of all of that is just...!

Since she's a teacher and I'm a student�Cshe's above me
in status. She has mental superiority. She's above me
in age�Cknowledge�Cexperience�Cand even physique.

This person�Cwho exceeds me in just about every way...
is in a trance I induced.

Even if I had hypnotized someone else as beautiful as
Mukawa-sensei�CI don't think I'd feel like this.

Because she's my teacher�Cspecifically because she's
my homeroom teacher�CMukawa Rui-sensei�CI'm transfixed
by how she looks with her eyes closed.

�yYanagi�z
...Phew... Haah...

If my goal wasn't to enliven the upcoming party... I'd
be unable to restrain myself and would be doing weird
things to her by now.

Stuff like�gYou take off your clothes,�h�gyou're
unaware of whatever's done to you,�hor�gyou're my
lover.�h

I might have tried to do that kind of fantastical
hypnosis.

My blood heats up and my dick starts throbbing just
imagining it.

But... I won't do that.

Right now�Cshe's just relaxing.

The subject doesn't just listen to whatever the
hypnotist says.

They won't accept anything outside of what they'd be
okay with. That's what hypnosis really is.

Sensei just accepted relaxing with me.

That's why she's this calm.

Just as an example�Cif Akashi-sensei�Cthe gym teacher�C
was in my place�Cshe definitely wouldn't be doing this.

This means she trusts me that much.

I don't want to betray that.

When I was acting weird�Cshe quickly noticed and
worried about me.

I definitely don't want to make her unhappy with
hypnosis.

So...

�yYanagi�z
...The light enveloping you gets stronger�Cand enters
inside you... Your body heats up�Cand your heart fills
with strength...

�yYanagi�z
In a moment�Cyou'll wake up.

�yYanagi�z
When you do�Cthe fatigue will have totally disappeared
from your body�Cand your mind will be in perfect
form�Clike you've had a full night's sleep.

I start with therapeutic suggestions.

Of course�CI have an ulterior motive. If I put her in a
good mood�Cthen next time...

I also try a little prank.

�yYanagi�z
One more thing. After you wake up�Cyou won't be able to
remember my name.

�yYanagi�z
Until you leave this room�Cyou won't remember it no
matter how hard you think.

�yYanagi�z
You'll remember it the instant you leave the room�Cbut
until then�Cyou absolutely cannot.

I speak strongly�Cand plant my suggestions in her mind
as truth.

�yYanagi�z
...Now�Cyou wake up. You're returning from your
trance... On the count of 10�Cyou'll wake up.

�yYanagi�z
One... two... 3... 4... Steadily waking up. 5. The
strength returns to your body. 6. Your mind clears and
you wake up overflowing with energy...

As the numbers increase�CI raise my voice in both pitch
and volume.

�yYanagi�z
9! You're almost awake�Cyou can open your eyes... About
to wake up�C10! Awake!

Clap!
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I clap my hands loudly.

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��krui_0200
�yRui�z
Ngh!?
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Sensei's eyes open wide.

Then�Cshe looks confused.

�yYanagi�z
Thanks for your help.

��krui_0201
�yRui�z
Hm... Huh...?
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Her reaction is similar to before.

�yYanagi�z
Sorry�Cyou must be tired.

��krui_0202
�yRui�z
Eh... Umm... I'm sorry�Cdid I fall asleep?
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:��C

It looks like there's some amnesia again.

�yYanagi�z
No�Cno�CI'm the one who should be sorry for boring you.

��krui_0203
�yRui�z
Sorry... also... umm.

�yYanagi�z
?

��krui_0204
�yRui�z
Could you not mention this to anyone for me...?
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
You mean your nap?

��krui_0205
�yRui�z
Yes. I'm always getting mad at people for falling
asleep�Cso I'd be setting a bad example�Cright?
^chara01,file5:��C

�yYanagi�z
Well�Cif you say so.

�yYanagi�z
But then�Cin exchange�Ccould I ask you to keep the fact
that I'm trying hypnosis a secret from everyone?

��krui_0206
�yRui�z
Yes�Cof course.
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�yYanagi�z
Then�CI'll swear it. I won't tell anyone how
unexpectedly cute Mukawa Rui-sensei is when she's
napping.

��krui_0207
�yRui�z
Hey!
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��krui_0208
�yRui�z
...Come on...
^chara01,file5:�s�@��

�yYanagi�z
And you?

��krui_0209
�yRui�z
I swear it. I won't tell anyone what you're doing at
the par-
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Wait. Please say my name. I said yours�Cafter all.

Now... what will happen?

��krui_0210
�yRui�z
Ah�Cright. I swear it�CI won't tell anyone what-
^chara01,file4:C_

��krui_0211
�yRui�z
...
^chara01,file5:��C

Sensei looks at me inquiringly.

�yYanagi�z
Yes?

��krui_0212
�yRui�z
Uh... Umm...

�yYanagi�z
Please continue your oath.

��krui_0213
�yRui�z
Yeah... I won't tell anyone what... you...
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Her eyes wander.

�yYanagi�z
Me�Cmy name.

��krui_0214
�yRui�z
Umm...
^chara01,file5:��C

She really can't say it!

I did it! It worked!

�yYanagi�z
Come on�Cdon't you say it every morning when you take
attendance?

��krui_0215
�yRui�z
That's right�Cumm�Cwait�Cum...
^chara01,file4:B_,file5:�^��2

�yYanagi�z
In fact�Cyou were saying it fine until just now�Cright?

��krui_0216
�yRui�z
Yes�CI said it�CI remember... Umm...
^chara01,file5:��

Ah�Cshe's getting more flustered.

Mukawa-sensei's class is honestly pretty boring�Cso
people don't take her seriously... but even so�Cshe
remains undaunted.

There's definitely a part of her like that.

But right now�Cshe's lost her composure...

She's bewildered and confused.

Despite nobody else knowing�Cshe's a good teacher who
carefully watches her students and worries about them.

But faced with a huge blunder�Cthat of forgetting my
name�Cshe's panicking.

�yYanagi�z
Aren't you going to say it?

��krui_0217
�yRui�z
I will�Cit's okay. I'll properly promise just like you
did... Um...
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:��C

Her face stiffens and she looks at me like she's about
to cry.

Her lips twitch half open�Cshowing her white teeth.

��krui_0218
�yRui�z
...Ngh...

But after all�Cnothing but a strangled groan leaves her
mouth.

I feel bad for her�Cso I won't tease her too much. This
is a good place to-

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��krui_0219
�yRui�z
Ah!
^chara01,file5:����

At the sound of the bell�CSensei looks at her watch.

The panic disappears from her face�Cand she returns
to her usual stiff exprssion.

��krui_0220
�yRui�z
Sorry�CI have to go patrol the building.
^chara01,file4:B_,file5:�^��1

��krui_0221
�yRui�z
Let's talk again later.

�yYanagi�z
Eh�Cah�Cwhat!?

But Sensei heads to the door at full speed like she
forgot I existed.

��krui_0222
�yRui�z
I'm locking the door�Cso please come out.
^chara01,file4:C_

�yYanagi�z
...Yes.

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Sensei follows after me into the hallway.

��krui_0223
�yRui�z
...Ah!
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Then she exclaims rather loudly.

��krui_0224
�yRui�z
Urakawa-kun!

�yYanagi�z
Yes?

��krui_0225
�yRui�z
Urakawa Yanagi-kun!
^chara01,file4:B_

�yYanagi�z
Yes!

��krui_0226
�yRui�z
Urakawa... Urakawa... Yanagi...
^chara01,file5:�^��1

She stares at me and repeats it over and over.

Luckily�Cthere was nobody in the hallway to
misunderstand her fixedly staring at me like this.

�yYanagi�z
Did you remember?

��krui_0227
�yRui�z
...
^chara01,file5:�^��2

��krui_0228
�yRui�z
Well... Yes...
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
How was my little hypnosis prank?

��krui_0229
�yRui�z
...Well�CI thought I'd ruin the mood�Cso I didn't say
anything...
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��krui_0230
�yRui�z
It's not like I was hypnotized.
^chara01,file4:D_,file5:����1

�yYanagi�z
Oh�Cis that so?

��krui_0231
�yRui�z
Yes. I mean�CI knew everything that was going on...
I'm really sorry for falling asleep in the middle of
it�Cthough...
^chara01,file4:B_,file5:��

��krui_0232
�yRui�z
I could've said your name if I wanted to�Ctoo.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

��krui_0233
�yRui�z
Since you seemed full of confidence�CI thought if I
said your name it'd ruin the mood.

��krui_0234
�yRui�z
So I just didn't say it. I clearly remembered it�Cand
I could've said it if I wanted to.
^chara01,file5:����

��krui_0235
�yRui�z
So don't spread weird rumors or get carried away.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Yes!

...I hear people who've been hypnotized often say
things like this.

It's because they think�gIf I'm hypnotized�CI lose my
consciousness and sense of self.�h

In actuality�Cif they reach the point of doing what
I�Cthe hypnotist�Cwant�Cthe hypnosis is a success.

The mentality of�gI can say it but I won't�his itself
a product of hypnosis.

So even though she denies it�CI grin.

...Well�Csince she didn't completely forget�Cit looks
like the hypnosis was shallow.

Since I got to see her drowsy and relaxed�CI don't care
what she calls it.

��krui_0236
�yRui�z
...
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I follow Sensei as she patrols the building.

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The multipurpose room.

I aim to use this room for my hypnosis show because
it's big�Chas soundproof walls�Cand has decent audio
equipment.

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�yRui�z
Nobody's here�Chuh.
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�yYanagi�z
Hey�CI'm here.

��krui_0238
�yRui�z
Urakawa Yanagi-kun.
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�yYanagi�z
Yes.

��krui_0239
�yRui�z
You're aware that if you're locked in here�Cnobody will
hear you no matter how loud you yell�Cright?

�yYanagi�z
The beginnings of a kidnapping case!?

��krui_0240
�yRui�z
I'm closing up here and going to the next room.
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She doesn't go along with my joke.

In that case... I take out a coin.

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�yYanagi�z
...Trance.

��krui_0241
�yRui�z
...I don't get it. What are you doing?
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Ah... The effect of the hypnosis is totally gone.
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It's her first time�Cshe wasn't hypnotized too deeply�C
and I didn't implant this suggestion too thoroughly.

��krui_0242
�yRui�z
There's not much to see here by following me.
^chara01,file4:B_

�yYanagi�z
Oh�Cwell...I just wanted to talk to you for a teeny
little eensy weensy bit.

��krui_0243
�yRui�z
Stacking up words with the same meaning might
emphasize your point but it's not very impressive.
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�yYanagi�z
...The nap.

��krui_0244
�yRui�z
!
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Sensei looks undaunted... but the corners of her mouth
tighten slightly.

�yYanagi�z
So�Cabout keeping the hypnosis a secret.

�yYanagi�z
Could I ask you to promise me?

��krui_0245
�yRui�z
Right�Cnow that you mention it�CI never actually
promised.
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�^��1

��krui_0246
�yRui�z
I won't tell anyone what Urakawa-kun is trying to do.

��krui_0247
�yRui�z
...
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Able to say it properly�CSensei sighs with relief.

Sensei's older than me�Cand on top of that doesn't have
an ounce of charm�Cbut somehow...

For a moment�Cshe looks strangely cute.

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Back in my room�Clike always�CI try to practice coin
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�yYanagi�z
...��

I inadvertently grin.

The emotions I was trying to hold back overflow.

Ah... Mukawa-sensei relaxing with her eyes closed...
she was beautiful...

Now that I think about it�Cwe were behind closed doors�C
just the two of us.

It wasn't like that at all�Cbut...

In fact�Cit was probably a product of her lack of
caution and her not seeing me as a man...

But thanks to that�CI was able to see a magnificent
sight.

Alone together... The only noise in the room was her
deep breaths... Thinking back�Cthe air felt sweet...

Her chest bobbing up and down as she breathed... Her
slightly open lips... Her long eyelashes�Cher unfocused
eyes...

�yYanagi�z
Haah...

It's no use�Cthe coin won't stick to my hand.

I give up and open my book on induction techniques.

�yYanagi�z
...

Why does this stuff slip into my head so smoothly?

I'll try it tomorrow... I sleep excitedly imagining it.

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�yYanagi�z
...Ohh!

What a lovely sight so early in the morning.

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Mukawa-sensei and Hidaka-san.

A lineup of tall beauties.

It looks like they're discussing the addition of some
new library books.

Since a library committee member�CHidaka-san�Cis talking
to the language teacher�CMukawa-sensei�CI bet she's
asking permission.

�yYanagi�z
...

Ah�Cjust watching people as beautiful as them makes me happy.

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Plus�Cone of them is already ensnared in my hypnosis.

And I'm planning on hypnotizing the other just as
deeply.

When I look at it that way�Cit's so exciting I feel like
licking my lips.

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There's a fair amount of boys who keep their distance
because these two are so tall... but if you ask me�C
that's a horrible waste.

To me�Cit's normal for girls to be taller than me�Cso I
honestly don't understand being bothered by it.

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Ah�Cit looks like their conversation ended and
Hidaka-san left.

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Sensei turns around... and notices me.

�yYanagi�z
G-good morning.

��krui_0248
�yRui�z
Morning.

Sensei responds with the same totally bland greeting
she uses for everyone.

Until now�CI honestly thought her lack of charm was a
shame�Cbut...

Today�CI feel the exact opposite.

I want it to be like this. I don't want her to show
that relaxed face to anyone else.

I'm the only one who should see it...!

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As my classmates chat a bit�Cthe bell rings�Cand we
take our seats.

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��krui_0249
�yRui�z
Good morning.
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The person on duty gives the call to stand and bow�Cand
Sensei lightly bows her head.

��krui_0250
�yRui�z
I'll now take attendance.
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Her usual indifferent roll call.

Her reading voice and speed are exactly the same as
yesterday. And the day before that. It almost seems
like she's a tape recorder.

But... I�Cand only I�Cnotice a change from the usual.

��krui_0251
�yRui�z
...Urakawa Yanagi-kun.
^chara01,file4:C_
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When she calls my name�Cshe pauses for a moment.

�yYanagi�z
Here.

After looking at me�Cshe lowers her gaze back to the
attendance sheet.

Nobody else notices�Cbut that's extremely rare for her.

What happened yesterday must be weighing on her mind.

��krui_0252
�yRui�z
Shizunai Keika-san.
^chara01,file4:B_

��kkei_0079
�yKeika�z
Here.

��krui_0253
�yRui�z
Taura Shiomi-san.
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��ksio_0026
�yShiomi�z
Heeere.

��krui_0254
�yRui�z
Tomikawa Shiun-san.
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��ksiu_0031
�yShiun�z
...Here.

She dispassionately continues the roll call.

As she does�CI daydream.

About hypnotizing her to be unable to say my name.

What if I did that here?

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�yRui�z
...!?
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She'd try to call my name�Cbut wouldn't be able to.

��krui_0256
�yRui�z
U-umm�Cuh... Ugh... You... Your name...!
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She'd be distressed�Cblushing red�Cand about to cry.

I wonder how surprised everyone would be.

Then�CI make my dashing entrance to the stage.

�yYanagi�z
When I snap my fingers�Cyou'll be able to say it!

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The words she stumbled over before would smoothly
flow from her mouth.

Everyone wonder at and admire my moment of
entertainment...

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��krui_0257
�yRui�z
Hidaka Maiya-san.

��kmai_1204
�yMaiya�z
Here.

Well�Cif I actually did something like that�CSensei
would get mad at me and I'd never be able to hypnotize
her again.

I'll settle for imagining it...

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With no notable incidents�Cclasses come and go...

At long last�Cclass is over.

I follow Mukawa-sensei as fast as I can as she returns
to the faculty office.

Of course�CI act nonchalant so the people around me
won't notice.

Times like these make me thankful for my plain
appearance and and short stature.

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�yYanagi�z
Excuse me...

I slip in and speak softly so as not to stand out.

I want to avoid letting people know I'm doing something
with Mukawa-sensei as best I can.

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There she is.

Luckily�Cno other teachers have come�Cso it's the
perfect time to talk to her.

�yYanagi�z
Umm...

��krui_0258
�yRui�z
...What is it?
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�yYanagi�z
Could I have a moment?

��krui_0259
�yRui�z
You caught me at a bad time. Unless you have an
emergency or it's about class�CI'm going to have to ask
you to wait.
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�yYanagi�z
Ahh... Well... It's about what happened yesterday.

��krui_0260
�yRui�z
I thought we agreed to keep that a secret.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
No�Cnot that�Cbefore that. You still haven't said
whether you'd help me out with what I want to do...

��krui_0261
�yRui�z
...
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Sensei looks away from me and turns back to her desk.

�yYanagi�z
Sensei?

��krui_0262
�yRui�z
Lets leave that conversation for another time.
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�^��1

There's a huge pile of quizzes from earlier today on
her desk.

�yYanagi�z
...Okay...

No luck�Chuh...

I give up and leave the office.

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�yYanagi�z
No way around it... I guess I'll search for someone
else.

That said... it's hard to just switch to someone else
when I was that excited to hypnotize Sensei.

�yYanagi�z
...I guess I'll wait.

I estimate how long it'll take for her to finish
grading the quizzes�Cand decide to try coming again.

One setback isn't enough to make me give up. I'll
appeal to her�Cand ask her to join me one more time.

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The time passes in the blink of an eye as I practice
my coin magic and think about my induction strategy.

It's about time I try heading to the faculty office
again.
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�yYanagi�z
Excuse me... Huh!?

An unpleasant presentiment assails me.

My sense of danger�Cforged by living with four older
sisters�Cis my strong point.

The air is thick with foreboding.

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�yRui�z
Like I said...

Sensei sounds annoyed.

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�yAkashi�z
You say that�Cbut you don't actually know what these
kids are doing.

It's the gym teacher�CAkashi!

He's plopped into the empty chair beside Mukawa-sensei.

With a grin that he probably meant to be affectionate�C
he leans forward to peek at Mukawa-sensei's breasts.

Despite him�CMukawa-sensei continues grading the
quizzes... Only a few remain.

From the looks of it�Che's probably trying to get her
to patrol the school with him.

I guess it's true that he's been flirting with her.

Wait... This isn't the time to be calmly thinking
about that... What should I do?

��krui_0264
�yRui�z
...

Mukawa-sensei's probably trying to figure out the same
thing�Cthough she's making sure Akashi doesn't notice.

��krui_0265
�yRui�z
...!
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Ah�Cshe noticed me!

��krui_0266
�yRui�z
...Sorry�CI have other plans.
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Sensei finishes grading the remaining quizzes with
extreme vigor.
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And then she stands and walks over to me!

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�yAkashi�z
Eh�Cuhh...

��krui_0267
�yRui�z
Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go.
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I'm confident that I'm the sharpest in the class at
reading the mood.

�yYanagi�z
Sorry to bother you.

��krui_0268
�yRui�z
It's fine.
^chara01,file5:����

��kaka_0004
�yAkashi�z
...

Akashi shoots me an angry glare.

But I also somehow get the impression that he's
thinking�gWho's this guy again?�h

Since I'm plain and not especially athletic�Che
probably doesn't remember me.

Right now�CI'm thankful for that.

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�yRui�z
Sorry about that. You're a lifesaver.
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Mukawa-sensei whispers to me.

�yYanagi�z
It's nothing...

Sensei pulls ahead of me at a fast clip.

��krui_0270
�yRui�z
As thanks�CI'll accompany you for a little while.
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�yYanagi�z
!

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Sensei opens the guidance room for me.

Then�Cshe locks the door from the inside.

For the sake of privacy�Cthis room is made to be harder
to enter and leave then a normal classroom.

��krui_0271
�yRui�z
Do you have any plans after this?
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�yYanagi�z
N-no�Cnone!

��krui_0272
�yRui�z
Sorry for involving you.
^chara01,file5:��

�yYanagi�z
It's nothing... but...

�yYanagi�z
Looks like the rumors were true after all.

��krui_0273
�yRui�z
About Akashi-sensei?
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Yeah.

��krui_0274
�yRui�z
I guess there's no hiding it. It's like you saw.
^chara01,file5:�W�g��

��krui_0275
�yRui�z
I don't much like speaking badly of my coworkers... but
he's been persistent lately.

�yYanagi�z
Was the stuff earlier about patrolling the building?

��krui_0276
�yRui�z
Yes. He says there have been people up to no good after
hours lately�Cand that since it's dangerous�CI
should go with him.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
I haven't heard anything about that.

��krui_0277
�yRui�z
Me neither.
^chara01,file4:D_,file5:�s�@��

�yYanagi�z
There aren't really any delinquents here.

��krui_0278
�yRui�z
Right. But also I can't just call it a lie.
^chara01,file5:��

�yYanagi�z
Well... yeah...

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@@koubranch2_110
Well... I actually had been staying after in the
library with Hidaka-san.

Fortunately�CI managed to get through it without being
discovered... but it would've been bad if someone like
Akashi-sensei had found me.

I feel a chill just thinking about it.

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@@koubranch2_011

Well... I actually had been staying after in that
classroom with Shizunai-san and her friends.

Fortunately�CI managed to get through it without being
discovered... but it would've been bad if someone like
Akashi-sensei had found me.

I feel a chill just thinking about it.

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@@koubranch2_010
@@koubranch2_000
Well�Cit's not like I haven't heard a few rumors myself.
Stuff like couples staying late and making out.

There's been more of those rumors lately since winter's
getting closer and the sun is setting sooner.

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��krui_0279
�yRui�z
Of course�CAkashi-sensei is supposed to be aware of the
students likely to cause problems and will keep them
in line.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

��krui_0280
�yRui�z
It's not that there actually is anyone like that�Che
just thought of it as a pretense�Cand decided to be
proactive.

�yYanagi�z
Ahh...

��krui_0281
�yRui�z
I'm sorry for using you as an excuse.
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:��C

�yYanagi�z
No�Cit's fine...

��krui_0282
�yRui�z
Thanks for going along with it. You really helped me
out.
^chara01,file5:����

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cwell�CI'm just used to that sort of thing.

��krui_0283
�yRui�z
That sounds rough.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Well�Cthanks to that�CI get to talk to you again.

��krui_0284
�yRui�z
That's a positive way of seeing it.
^chara01,file4:B_

�yYanagi�z
Well... since my brains�Cbody�Cand just about
everything else are plain�Cnormal�Cand a bit below
average�CI have to at least be cheerful.

��krui_0285
�yRui�z
I wish I could be that positive.
^chara01,file5:��

�yYanagi�z
You're fine how you are�Csince you're naturally
blessed.

��krui_0286
�yRui�z
That doesn't make me happy. It's not something I earned
myself.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Your grandmother was an immigrant�Cright? Then is your
mother beautiful too?

��krui_0287
�yRui�z
I've heard her called that. It seems she had her share
of troubles�Cthough.
^chara01,file4:C_

�yYanagi�z
From being too beautiful.

��krui_0288
�yRui�z
The hardest part is people not recognizing your actual
ability.
^chara01,file5:��

��krui_0289
�yRui�z
No matter what you do�Cwhatever results you achieve�C
there will be malicious gossip about favoritism.

�yYanagi�z
A difficulty someone like me can't comprehend...

��krui_0290
�yRui�z
Sorry if this sounds like bragging. I didn't mean it
that way.
^chara01,file5:��C

�yYanagi�z
I wish I could step into your shoes for once.

��krui_0291
�yRui�z
Instead of being me�Cplease just be yourself.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Okaaaay...

��krui_0292
�yRui�z
It's okay�Cyou have your own charm. You have your
skills and positivity.
^chara01,file4:D_

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cthat's right... Then�Cwould you help me practice
those skills?

��krui_0293
�yRui�z
...
^chara01,file5:�^��2

�yYanagi�z
I'm sorry�Cbut please. Even once would be a big help.

��krui_0294
�yRui�z
I guess there's no helping it.
^chara01,file5:��

�yYanagi�z
Do you not want to? If you don't want to�Cor if it
scares you�Cplease say so. I don't want to force you�C
not that I can in the first place.

��krui_0295
�yRui�z
That's not it.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Now that I think about it�Chow did you feel after
yesterday? I hoped it would relax and soothe you.

��krui_0296
�yRui�z
Well... I guess... my fatigue disappeared.
^chara01,file4:C_

�yYanagi�z
That's great. So you were actually hypnotized. I
wouldn't have known what to do if you had said it
hadn't worked.

Since Sensei believes she hadn't been hypnotized�Cshe
seems like she wants to say something. However�Csince
I look so happy�Cshe holds her tongue.

��krui_0297
�yRui�z
Sorry for falling asleep.
^chara01,file5:��C

�yYanagi�z
No�CI'm sorry myself for doing it in such a boring way.

�yYanagi�z
I'll try making it a bit more fun this time.

...I was supposed to have been hypnotizing�gA-san�h
yesterday�Cbut she appears to have forgotten about that.

Of course�Cthat's fine by me!

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�yYanagi�z
Now then�Cplease sit down. Just like yesterday�Cplease
breathe slowly and relax.

��krui_0298
�yRui�z
...Yes...

�yYanagi�z
Are you scared?

��krui_0299
�yRui�z
Nothing of the sort.

�yYanagi�z
It's okay. I won't make you fall asleep or anything
today.

�yYanagi�z
But if you get sleepy�Cfeel free.

��krui_0300
�yRui�z
I won't sleep.

She stubbornly strains her eyes.

Ah�Cagain�Cher determined expression is kinda cute...

�yYanagi�z
Now then�Cafter making sure your phone won't ring...
Please close your eyes.

^ev01,file:cg09x

She does as I say.

��krui_0301
�yRui�z
...

�yYanagi�z
As you remember how you felt yesterday�Cgive me 10 deep
breaths. Breathe in as much as you can�Cthen breath it
all out. Okay�Cooooone...

��krui_0302
�yRui�z
Hff... Haaah...

Sensei begins breathing deeply�Cas per my instructions.

�yYanagi�z
When you breathe in�Cimagine your body inflating...
When you breathe out�Cimagine all the bad things
leaving your body.

��krui_0303
�yRui�z
Hffff... Hmmmmmmm...

Her massive breasts swell... and relax.

�yYanagi�z
Seven... Your strength drains away...

After a few times�Cher back starts to slightly bend
back and forth as she breathes in and out.

�yYanagi�z
Niiine... Teeeen...

��krui_0304
�yRui�z
Hmmmmmm...

Sensei lets out all her breath... and her neck tips
forward.

Her lovely hair quietly moves beside her face and falls
onto her now swelling chest.

�yYanagi�z
Okay�Cyou can go back to breathing normally now... Your
excess tension is totally gone�Cand you feel
comfortable...

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cplease open your eyes�Cmove forward a bit�Cand sit
up straight.

��krui_0305
�yRui�z
...Like this?
^ev01,file:cg09f

She shifts her butt and moves to almost the edge of the
chair.

�yYanagi�z
Yes. Now�Cjust like that�Cplease stare at this.

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I catch the light with a coin held just above her line
of sight.

Sensei naturally stares at it with upturned eyes...

�yYanagi�z
Yesterday�Cas you stared at this coin�Cyou reached a
deeper level of relaxation...

As I speak�CI slightly shake the coin side to side.

��krui_0306
�yRui�z
Nn...!

Sensei slightly furrows her brow�Cindicating resistance.

I smoothly conjure another coin between my fingers.
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It captivates her�Cand she looks puzzled.

Then�CI quickly make it disappear.
^bg03,file:cutin/���ƃR�C��b

��krui_0307
�yRui�z
Ah...
^ev01,file:cg09k

Her consciousness goes blank for a moment�Cand she
focuses on the remaining coin.

Then�CI move the coin to the right.
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Her eyes follow it.
^ev01,file:cg09c

The coin goes to the left. Her eyes go left.
^ev01,file:cg09d

I wave the coin side to side�Cand then...

�yYanagi�z
Please close your eyes...

^ev01,file:cg09x

�yYanagi�z
Even when you close your eyes�Cthe glittering coin
still moves side to side... Please follow it with your
eyes...

�yYanagi�z
Waving... Side to side�Crhythmically...

��krui_0308
�yRui�z
...

�yYanagi�z
Waving�Cwaving�Cwaving... As you watch it�Cyour body
starts to follow it too. You start swaying�Clittle by
little...

��krui_0309
�yRui�z
...

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cyou're swaying side to side... Beginning to sway
unsteadily... Your head is swaying�Cand your body
too... Swaying little by little�Cside to side...

At first�Cjust her neck slightly moves side to side.

Then�Clittle by little�Cthe swaying gets more intense.

�yYanagi�z
Swaying more and more... The more you sway�Cthe lighter
and better you feel...

Her neck unsteadily moves from side to side.

Along with it�Cher body leans a bit.

�yYanagi�z
Even if you don't try to do it�Cyour body will keep
swaying on its own... Swaying more and more...!

I speak with absolute conviction�Cas if to say�gthis
will absolutely happen�Cit's correct,�hand engulf her
doubts.

Since her body really is swaying�CI'll make her aware
of that and strengthen it...

�yYanagi�z
As you sway�Cyou get more and more comfortable and
relaxed...

�yYanagi�z
Then... when I give the signal�Cyou'll be pulled
backwards and lean against the back of the sofa...

�yYanagi�z
...Now!

��krui_0310
�yRui�z
Ah...

For a moment�Ctension streaks through her body...

�yYanagi�z
You're being pulled backwards... See�Cyou're leaning
back against the sofa... Hey�Chey�Chey...!

But as I layer on more of my words�Cfilled with
conviction...

��krui_0311
�yRui�z
Nn...

Her upper body is pulled back...

And touches the back of the sofa...

�yYanagi�z
Just like that�Cyour strength drains away... It slips
away... You feel very relaxed...

��krui_0312
�yRui�z
...

Her limbs visibly lose strength.

My heart pounds. I can do this. I can repeat what I did
yesterday!

�yYanagi�z
...Now�Cplease open your eyes.

Looking rather sleepy�CSensei sluggishly opens her eyes.
^ev01,file:cg09u

�yYanagi�z
Hey�Cyou got pulled back and lost your strength�Cright?

�yYanagi�z
Now�Csit up straight one more time...

I had her sit up from the sofa and straighten her
spine�Cjust like before.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Clook at this...

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This time I don't wave it side to side. Sensei stares
at it and her gaze doesn't move.

�yYanagi�z
When I give the signal�Cyou'll immediately be pulled
back�Cand you'll feel light and fluffy... Now!

At the same time�CI lift the coin.
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Her gaze follows it�Cand her chin lifts too... and
then her entire upper body is sucked to the back of
the sofa.

Then�Cthe moment she touches it�Cher tense back bends
like it's melting...

��krui_0313
�yRui�z
Haaaaaaah...
^ev01,file:cg09zb

With a long�Ctired sigh�Cshe goes limp.

�yYanagi�z
...Yes�Cyour strength drains away. You feel heavier.
You're sinking�Csinking deeper and deeper�Cfeeling
good...

�yYanagi�z
You feel at ease. Relaxed. Your body doesn't move at
all.

My heart is still pounding�Cbut I make sure not to let
it show in my voice. I pile on the suggestions and
guide her to an even deeper trance.

�yYanagi�z
When I count to 3 and clap my hands�Cyou'll open your
eyes and be able to talk normally... 1�C2�C3!

Clap!
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Still without any strength�Cshe sleepily opens her
eyes.
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�yYanagi�z
Good morning.

��krui_0314
�yRui�z
...Yes... Good morning...

�yYanagi�z
You can't stand up from that chair.

�yYanagi�z
When I snap my fingers�Cyou'll become completely unable
to stand.

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I snap my fingers loudly�Cpenetrating her ears.

�yYanagi�z
Okay�Cnow try to stand up.

��krui_0315
�yRui�z
Yes... Ngh...

Sensei shifts her body around.

^se01,file:none

��krui_0316
�yRui�z
Nn... Huh...?
^ev01,file:cg09j

Her upper half pitches forward�Cbut nothing more�C
startling her.

�yYanagi�z
See? Your butt is stuck to the seat and you can't get
it off!

��krui_0317
�yRui�z
Ngh... Gh...

Sensei tries again�Ca bit more seriously�Cand shakes
her upper body side to side.

But it looks like my suggestions are in full effect�C
and she remains unable to separate herself from the
sofa.

�yYanagi�z
...When I clap my hands�Cyou'll be able to stand.

Clap!
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��krui_0318
�yRui�z
Kyah!?
^ev01,file:cg09k

She suddenly lurches forward.

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�yYanagi�z
Woah!

Since she looks like she's about to fall�CI jump in and
support her.

Woah... I ended up hugging her!

��krui_0319
�yRui�z
Phew... Thanks.
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Sensei doesn't seem to be concerned over that. Still
breathing a bit heavily�Cshe stands up straight.

�yYanagi�z
...How was it? You couldn't stand�Cright?

I touched her! She was warm�Csoft�Cand smelled nice!

I hide that away in a corner of my mind�Cand continue
acting like a hypnotist.

I'll roll around in my bed remembering that tonight.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cthis time�Cyou can't move from that spot!

^se01,file:�w�E�X�i�b�v1

��krui_0320
�yRui�z
Ah!?
^chara01,file5:����

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cyou can't move from that spot anymore. Please try
moving...
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��krui_0321
�yRui�z
Nn... Ngh!?
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Her knees throw her skirt about... but she can't lift
her feet off the floor.

�yYanagi�z
See�Cyou can't move.

��krui_0322
�yRui�z
Eh�Cno�Cbut�Cthis...
^chara01,file5:����

�yYanagi�z
Okay�Cplease look at this.

I show her my hand�Cwith coins lined up between my
fingers.
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I wave it side to side.

�yYanagi�z
As you watch the glittering light... your feet stick to
the ground tighter and tighter�Clike they're covered
in glue�Cstuck tight! Now!

��krui_0323
�yRui�z
Ah!
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:��C

While her consciousness is momentarily enraptured by
the sparkle of the coin�Cmy suggestion deeply
penetrates her.

�yYanagi�z
...See�Cyou can't move anymore. Your feet are stuck to
the floor. You can't move no matter what!
^bg03,file:none,ay:0

��krui_0324
�yRui�z
Eh�Cno way... Kyah!
^chara01,file5:����

Her body wobbles.

�yYanagi�z
Woah!

Woah�CI'm touching her again... I'm almost embracing
her.

�yYanagi�z
That was close. Since your feet are stuck to the floor�C
you'll hurt yourself if you fall over.

��krui_0325
�yRui�z
Hah�Chah...
^chara01,file5:��

Her hands tightly cling to my arms. It looks like this
is freaking her out pretty bad.

�yYanagi�z
If you fall�Cit'll be to the sofa behind you. You'll be
okay... Now�Cwhen I do this...

I spread my palm and approach her like I'm trying to
touch... her chest...

�yYanagi�z
I'm going to shove you. The third time I do�Cyour feet
will unstick from the floor and your whole body will
be pushed backwards.

�yYanagi�z
When you're pushed�Cyou'll fall butt-first onto the
sofa. Okay�C1!

Not giving her time to think�CI quickly bring my hands
towards her.

��krui_0326
�yRui�z
Hyah!?
^chara01,file5:����

Sensei remains standing in the same place�Cbut her back
bends backwards.

I quickly move to next to her to make sure she doesn't
fall forward or to her side.

Her hair tickles my face...

�yYanagi�z
2!

Once again�CI shove my hands towards her chest. I do
it forcefully�Clike I'm actually about to touch her.

��krui_0327
�yRui�z
No�Cs-stop pushing!
^chara01,file5:��C

Given her reaction�CI can tell that she's actually
experiencing me pushing her.

�yYanagi�z
The next time�Cyou'll fall over�Cbut it's okay because
the sofa is behind you...aaaand 3!

��krui_0328
�yRui�z
Kyaah!
^chara01,file4:B_,file5:����

Her upper body actually collapses�Cand her butt
falls...

And with a great thump�Cshe sits down hard onto the
sofa.

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��krui_0329
�yRui�z
Hah�Chah�Chah...!
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Sensei pants�Cher exprssion tense.

�yYanagi�z
See�Cit's just like I said.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cyour eyes don't open!
^ev01,file:cg09y

I thrust my finger at her�Cand when she reflexively
closes her eyes�CI speak strongly.

��krui_0330
�yRui�z
...!

Her eyes shut... and soon�Cher eyelids begin to spasm
violently.

�yYanagi�z
Your eyes no longer open. Even if you try to open them�C
you can't. Go ahead and try... they absolutely won't
open!

I imbue my declaration with the conviction that what I
say will absolutely happen�Cthat I speak the law of the
world.

Sensei's consciousness is drawn in and engulfed by my
world.

Her eyes tremble�Cbut don't open...

�yYanagi�z
Now... when I count to 3... the strength drains from
your body�Cand you relax... Very relaxed...

This time I speak softly�Cletting my suggestions flow
into her and dissolve her mind.

�yYanagi�z
One... Twooo... Threeeee... See�Cyour strength is
draining away�Cyou're calming down�Cvery relaxed...

��krui_0331
�yRui�z
Nn...
^ev01,file:cg09za

The tension leaves both her face and body.

^ev01,file:cg09zb

Her arms slip to the sides of her relaxed body.

�yYanagi�z
Your mind is relaxing too�Cgoing blank... All you hear
is my voice�Cpleasantly echoing deep inside you...

�yYanagi�z
When you do as I say�Cyou feel very relaxed�Cvery calm�C
very serene... It feels very good...

�yYanagi�z
...Now�Cyou'll wake up. The next time you sit on this
sofa�Cyou'll be able to immediately come back to this
deep place...

�yYanagi�z
Waking up on three. One�Ctwo�Cthree!

^se01,file:�w�E�X�i�b�v1

I snap my finger and wake her up.

^se01,file:none

��krui_0332
�yRui�z
Nn...
^ev01,file:cg09u

She seems more drowsy than before.

It feels like I just woke her up from a nap�Clike if I
left her alone�Cshe'd soon close her eyes and fall back
into a trance.

�yYanagi�z
Okay�Cstand up�Cstand up�CSensei�Ccome on�Cstand up!

��krui_0333
�yRui�z
Eh�Cah�Cyes!?

Sensei hurriedly stands�Clike I'm the one teaching her.

�yYanagi�z
Watch out!

��krui_0334
�yRui�z
Ah!?

She stiffens at my sharp warning...

�yYanagi�z
...Falling backwards... now!

I thrust my palm like a sumo wrestler�Cright at her
face.

��krui_0335
�yRui�z
Hya!?

Her face stiffens�Cand she staggers backwards... Now
without any resistence�Cher knees quickly buckle and
her butt falls to the sofa.

^ev01,file:cg09i

Her large butt falls with forceful thud�Cand her body
bounces...

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Csinking deep�Cdeep...

��krui_0336
�yRui�z
...

^ev01,file:cg09za

Her eyelids fall without the need for specific
instructions.

Her shoulders�Cneck�Cand arms lose their strength and
go limp.

Her neck tips unsteadily... and collapses to the side.

�yYanagi�z
...Eh!?

Her head leans over.

Her body is dragged along after it...

Dragged... to the side...

^ev01,file:cg10a

She... falls over...!

�yYanagi�z
...!

Her eyes remain closed�Cand her expression is calm and
serene.

As for me�CI'm so nervous�Cshocked�Cand panicked I
can't even breathe. In other words�CI feel frozen�Cbut
despite that�CI get feverish and burst into a sweat.

Mukawa-sensei�Ctotally limp!

She never neglects her long skirt and her legs are
always tightly closed�Cbut now they're splayed out
limply.

She's bent at her waist�Cwith her upper body lying
diagonal such that her... chest is totally thrust out.

Her upturned jaw�Cher pale throat�Cand her half-open
lips.

Ba-dum�Cba-dum�Cba-dum. My heart starts to pound with
great intensity.

�yYanagi�z
...Haah... hah�Chah...!

My breathing is frantic. Sweat trickles down my
body.

This is a different level than just relaxing.

Mukawa-sensei's long legs and ample breasts are thrust
out.

She's relaxing more deeply than a mere nap. Her whole
body has lost its strength�Cand she's fully immersed in
bliss.

Her skirt is taut between her legs...

If this... skirt was the length of the students'
skirts�Cher underwear would be in plain sight�Cright...?

N-no�Cthis isn't the time to be worried about that.

�yYanagi�z
Phew...

I take a deep breath.

Calm down�Ccalm down�Ccalm down!

I can look�CI can burn it into my retinas�Cand I can
preserve it in my mind as much as I want.

But if it breaks my composure and wakes her up�CI
mustn't.

This is an unbelievable chance.

She might never show this defenseless side of her to me
ever again.

If I do something she doesn't want�Call of this will
have been for nothing.

I have to bring her�Cbring Mukawa-sensei�Cto an even
deeper hypnotic trance!

�yYanagi�z
You feel wonderful... On the count of 3�Cyou'll enter
an even deeper trance... 1�C2�C3!

^se01,file:�w�E�X�i�b�v1

There's no change in her appearance... but she should
be in a deep trance by now...

I remember what was written in my book regarding the
depth of a trance.
^se01,file:none

In order of depth�Chypnosis ranges from a hypnoidal
state�Cto the motor control stage�Cthen the emotion
control stage�Cand then the memory control stage.

A hypnoidal state is the level where the subject is
just a bit relaxed and absentminded.

I achieved the motor control stage earlier. At that
stage�Cthe subject can be made unable to move their
body�Cand their body can be made to move on its own.

Since I managed that�CI'll try emotion control next.

As you'd expect�Cit's the act of changing the subject's
emotions through suggestions.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Cwhen I count to 5�Cyou'll open your eyes... Your
head will be clear�Cand you'll be able to see�Chear�C
and speak normally...

�yYanagi�z
But everything I say will be the truth... You can enjoy
what I say from the bottom of your heart...

There's no change in her demeanor as I speak to her.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Ccoming back... Waking up on five. 1�C2�C3�C4... 5!

^se01,file:�w�E�X�i�b�v1

I snap my fingers and shake her shoulder.

�yYanagi�z
Please wake up�CSensei.
^se01,file:none

��krui_0337
�yRui�z
Nn... Ah...

She groans sleeply and opens her eyes.

^ev01,file:cg10c

�yYanagi�z
Good morning.

��krui_0338
�yRui�z
Nn... Huh...?

It looks like the strength hasn't returned to her body
yet. She's still limply lying on her side.

�yYanagi�z
When I clap my hands�Cyour strength returns.

�yYanagi�z
And then...

�yYanagi�z
You'll be very moved by what I do. You'll feel more
emotional than you've ever been in your life.

�yYanagi�z
...Okay! Wake up.

^se01,file:���@��

Clap!

I clap my hands hard and loud.

��krui_0339
�yRui�z
Kyah!?

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cwake up�Cwake up�CSensei�Cplease wake up!

^ev01,file:cg09a
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��krui_0340
�yRui�z
Huh? Uhh... Um... What just...

Looks like there's amnesia again.

�yYanagi�z
Don't worry. For now�Cplease take a look! The curtain
rises on Urakawa Yanagi's magic show!

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�yYanagi�z
Now�CSensei�Cfeast your eyes�Cthere's no tricks or
devices. No matter how you look at it�Cthere's only one
coin in my hand.

�yYanagi�z
Since money is the lonely type�Cit's always trying to
go to its friends.

�yYanagi�z
But as you can see�CI've caught this guy and he can't
move. He's crying out for his friends.

�yYanagi�z
Heyyy�Csomeone�Ccome here...!

�yYanagi�z
...Ohhh!

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�yYanagi�z
Look! Here comes a friend!

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��krui_0341
�yRui�z
Eh... Ah...!

Her eyes open wide.

��krui_0342
�yRui�z
W... Wow... What was that!?

�yYanagi�z
You aren't alone! I'm here too!

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��krui_0343
�yRui�z
Ahh!

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She looks astounded and impressed.
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Her eyes are sparkling and her cheeks are flushed with
excitement. She's trembling with emotion as she watches
my magic.

Ah... If only everyone reacted like this...

�yYanagi�z
I'm here too!

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�yYanagi�z
The coins line up together�Cunited by their close
friendship!

��krui_0344
�yRui�z
Ahh...!

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Sensei applauds me�Camazed.
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�yYanagi�z
Now that they're together�Cit's not scary! The coins
head out on a long�Cdifficult journey to find a place
where they belong!

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I give my hand a shake and make the coins disappear.

��krui_0345
�yRui�z
Ah...!

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Without a word... tears begin streaming down Sensei's
face.

��krui_0346
�yRui�z
I-I'm sorry�Csob�CI just got... a bit emotional...!

She's moved to tears.

Ah�CI want to travel the world hypnotizing people to do
this!

I wish for that from the bottom of my heart.

�yYanagi�z
And now�Cthe curtain call. Sensei�Cyou'll fall in love
with the coins that show up.

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��krui_0347
�yRui�z
Ah...!

^bg03,file:none,ay:0
^ev01,file:cg09o

The moment she sees the coin�Cher eyes moisten.

An expression I've never seen from her...

Sensei breathes heavily through her nose as she stares
at the coin.

��krui_0348
�yRui�z
Umm... Hey... Urakawa-kun... do you think I could...
have one as a souvenir...?

�yYanagi�z
One of these?

��krui_0349
�yRui�z
Yes... One of... those beautiful coins...

�yYanagi�z
I see... Well�CI'll ask.

I bring the coin to my face.

�yYanagi�z
That person says she wants you. What do you think?

�yYanagi�z
What? Eh? Ah�CI see. In that case...

�yYanagi�z
Sensei. It looks like since you're such a good teacher�C
he'd be happy to be with you.

��krui_0350
�yRui�z
!

�yYanagi�z
Okay�Chold out your hand.

I drop a coin onto her palm.

^ev01,file:cg09n

��krui_0351
�yRui�z
Ahhhhh!!

An explosion of joy.

Looking incredibly delighted�Cshe clutches the coin to
her chest.

��krui_0352
�yRui�z
Thank you�CUrakawa-kun�Cthank you!

�yYanagi�z
He's happy too. You can feel his excitement through
your hand�Cright?

��krui_0353
�yRui�z
Yes�Cyes! I can feel it... Ah...!

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cit looks like another one wants to join you... Put
out your hand.

I bring my hand close to hers.

After showing her that I'm not holding anything in the
front or back of my hand�CI pull a coin out of thin
air.

��krui_0354
�yRui�z
Wow!

Making it look like you're pulling something out of
thin air is a trifling bit of magic�Cbut...

��krui_0355
�yRui�z
Ah... Ahh...!

Sensei is enveloped in joy�Cboth from my magic tricks
and from being given the coins.

Oh and also... from the idea that the coins love her
back.

�yYanagi�z
Ah�Cthey're all rushing to be with a great teacher like
you... Put out your hand�Cquick�Cquick!

��krui_0356
�yRui�z
Ah�Cwait�Cy-yes!

I (appear to) draw another coin from thin air�Cand then
I drop it in her hand on top of the other two.

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Jingle�Cjingle...

��krui_0357
�yRui�z
Ah�Cah�Cah...!

With each new coin�Cher eyes moisten with delight and
she shudders with joy.

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��krui_0358
�yRui�z
Ahhhhhhh!

Finally�Cshe throws her body sideways and lets out a
weird moan.

��krui_0359
�yRui�z
Ahhhh! Ahhhh!

Probably due to deep emotion�Cshe moans even louder�C
twists her body�Cand kicks her feet.

She's probably... experiencing the greatest pleasure of
her life.

�yYanagi�z
Isn't that great�CSensei?

��krui_0360
�yRui�z
Yes! Thank you! Such an amazing... sob... gift! I'm so
happy... sob... ugh...!

Sensei sheds tears of joy�Cas if deeply moved by a
student thanking her at a graduation ceremony.

Happy that I was able to give her such happiness�CI
feel my own tears welling up.

Ah�CMukawa-sensei�CI love you for giving me such good
reactions!

�yYanagi�z
...Now�Cjust like that�Cyou fall deep asleep...

I lightly shake her shoulder.

�yYanagi�z
Your body gets very heavy... Your mind goes blank...
You feel wonderful... Filled with happiness... Going
blank...

^ev01,file:cg10a

��krui_0361
�yRui�z
...

The light disappears from her eyes.

Just like that�Cshe loses every bit of strength.

Her hand loosens and the coins tumble to the floor.

�yYanagi�z
...Phew...

Nice�CI did it.

If I could show this to everyone�CI bet they'd be super
impressed with me.

�yYanagi�z
Now�CSensei... In a moment�CI'll remove your hypnosis...

A fair amount of time has passed and I'm close to the
limit of my concentration�Cso I should probably finish
up.

�yYanagi�z
Loving something is a very wonderful thing. You were
able to experience a lot of that feeling just now.

�yYanagi�z
That happy feeling will stay with you.

�yYanagi�z
And you'll easily be able to reach that very enjoyable�C
very pleasant trance next time.

My ulterior motive is to facilitate our next session�C
and I give her suggestions to that effect.

�yYanagi�z
Now�Ctime to wake up... I'm going to count�Cand on 20
you'll be wide awake... 1�C2... Gradually floating
up...

I slowly increase the numbers and wake her up.

�yYanagi�z
Once you've woken up from hypnosis�Cyou'll be
overflowing with energy. You'll feel great.

�yYanagi�z
Throughout today and tomorrow�Cyour mind and body will be overflowing with vitality... 14...

�yYanagi�z
18�Calmost awake. 19. You can open your eyes now�C
you're about to wake up very refreshed and full of
energy! 20!

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�yRui�z
...Hmm...

Sensei opens her eyes�Cbut still looks out of it.
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�yYanagi�z
Sensei...?

��krui_0363
�yRui�z
Mm... I'm fine...
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Without my prompting�Cshe slowly rotates her neck and
starts to stretch.

It doesn't look like she feels bad or that she's
panicking over what happened or anything like that.

��krui_0364
�yRui�z
Phew.

�yYanagi�z
How was it?

��krui_0365
�yRui�z
...I'm not sure how to explain... Umm...
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��krui_0366
�yRui�z
I can't say anything other than... it was a fascinating
experience...

�yYanagi�z
You were fully conscious�Cright?

��krui_0367
�yRui�z
Yes... but my body started swaying and fell over when
you said to... kind of like floating down�Cbut also
up... What was that�CI wonder...?
^chara01,file4:C_,file5:�p���炢

�yYanagi�z
That's hypnosis�Cor rather�Ca hypnotic trance.

�yYanagi�z
Where did you hear my voice from?

��krui_0368
�yRui�z
Where�Chuh... I guess... partway through�CI heard it
from above me... Or rather�Cit just felt like I was
hearing it from somewhere far away.

That lines up with testimony of patients whove
undergone hypnotherapy.

In other words�Cmy hypnosis was a success.

�yYanagi�z
I did a few things while you were under. Do you
remember them?

��krui_0369
�yRui�z
Well�Cgenerally...
^chara01,file4:B_,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
What's this?

I try taking out a coin.

��krui_0370
�yRui�z
...A coin.

�yYanagi�z
Yes.

��krui_0371
�yRui�z
A normal arcade credit with no particular value.
^chara01,file5:��

�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cthat's right.

��krui_0372
�yRui�z
...Right... Could you let me borrow it?
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I hand over a coin. Sensei scrutinizes it�Cpinches it
between her fingers�Cholds it up to the light�Cand rubs
it.

��krui_0373
�yRui�z
It's just a normal coin.

�yYanagi�z
Yes. But while you were hypnotized...

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��krui_0374
�yRui�z
...

She blushes a bit and avoids my eyes.

��krui_0375
�yRui�z
I... really was... hypnotized�Chuh...

�yYanagi�z
Looks like it. Thank you very much.

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��krui_0376
�yRui�z
It's not something that deserves thanks...
^chara01,file5:�p���炢1

�yYanagi�z
No�Cit was good practice�Cand hypnosis absolutely can't
go well unless the subject cooperates.

�yYanagi�z
So I really am grateful. I'm glad I asked for your
help.

��krui_0377
�yRui�z
I see...

She slightly smiles�Clooking troubled.

�yYanagi�z
And so... Umm...

�yYanagi�z
To make sure I can entertain everyone at the party...
I'd like to practice more...

�yYanagi�z
I hope it's okay to ask for your continued support for
a little longer?

��krui_0378
�yRui�z
Well... Does it have to be me?
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Yes. You're the best option to make sure nobody finds
out�CSensei. Please!

��krui_0379
�yRui�z
...Only practice.
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Sensei still doesn't look me in the eyes�Cbut she nods.

��krui_0380
�yRui�z
As a supervisor�CI can't go up on stage myself.
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�yYanagi�z
Yes�Cof course.

��krui_0381
�yRui�z
Don't force me to�Ceither.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
You don't have to worry. If you don't want to do it�CI
can't make you.

�yYanagi�z
If you have any criticism�Cplease let me know so I can
improve further.

��krui_0382
�yRui�z
Yes... I'll make sure... to be frank in that regard...
^chara01,file5:�p���炢

Her speech is uncharacteristically inarticulate.

��krui_0383
�yRui�z
Just... don't make me... do anything too weird�Cokay?

�yYanagi�z
Yes. Since you're doing this for me�CI definitely
won't.

��krui_0384
�yRui�z
It's a promise.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

�yYanagi�z
Yes. It'd be a problem for me if this got out too�Cso
our interests are aligned.

��krui_0385
�yRui�z
Yes�Cthat's right.

She finally returns to her typical teacher-like
expression.

��krui_0386
�yRui�z
So�Care we done for today?
^chara01,file4:C_

�yYanagi�z
Yes. Akashi-sensei has probably also given up by now�C
right?

��krui_0387
�yRui�z
Ah...
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��krui_0388
�yRui�z
I forgot about him.
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�yYanagi�z
Wow�Cpoor guy.

��krui_0389
�yRui�z
It's fine�Cit's not like I promised him anything.
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��krui_0390
�yRui�z
What�Care you saying I should do what he wants?

�yYanagi�z
No�Cno�Cabsolutely not!

��krui_0391
�yRui�z
That's fine�Cthen.
^chara01,file5:�^��1

I thought Mukawa-sensei... wasn't the type to talk
about this stuff very much.

I wonder if this is also a product of the hypnosis.

��krui_0392
�yRui�z
Now�Clet's go home.

�yYanagi�z
Yes.

At her prompting�Cwe leave the guidance room.

...I glance back at the sofa.

I imagine Mukawa-sensei collapsed on it...

Though I don't show it�Cmy chest gets hot�Cand I swear
to myself that I'll greatly improve at hypnosis.

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